Velcro etymology

The word Velcro is a combination of velour, a thick fabric that resembles velvet and crochet, making a piece of needlework by looping thread with a hooked needle.

Fort trades Food for Flowers

The Botanical Gardens was started as a farm by the soldiers of Fort Charlotte as a way to provide food.

Ft. Charlotte

In 1796 more than £ 32,000 or, roughly, $ 50,780 was pumped into the construction of Fort Charlotte. The original estimate was £ 4,000/$ 6,347. Construction was never fully completed.

Spanish Fly

The dried and grounded remains of this South European beetle was said to have aphrodisiatic qualities but really just causes your body to react negatively to the compound and can actually lead to death. Read more about it and other debunked health theories here.

Acronym

In Air Conditioning, BTUs stand for British Thermal Unit and is, basically, the energy required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit.

Sailing Stones

There are stones called Sailing Stones that move on their own volition, with no human or animal interaction. Scientists don't know what causes the phenomenon. They occur most notably in Death Valley. read more here.

Law & Order Lies to you

The show always has ADA Jack McCoy give his summation last. In the US and Bahamian legal systems the prosecutor goes first, followed by the defense.

How do cat's purr?

Scientists have strong evidence but no conclusive proof about how cats are able to purr. Or why.

History

The Hundred Years War, which was a series of Anglo-French conflicts, lasted about 116 years. Read more on it here.

Catgut

Catgut is a type of cord made from stretched and treated animal intestines. It's used for stringing musical instruments, surgical ligatures and tennis rackets. Usually sheep and horse intestines are used, never cats. Read more here.